IC 59 and IC 63 (Ha(RGB+Ha)) (Ruediger)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas) · Contains: HD5777 · HD5890 · IC 59 · IC 63 · LBN 620 · LBN 622 · LBN 623 · LBN 625 · PGC 2796487 · PGC 2796488 · PGC 2796500 · Sh2-185 · gamma Cas nebula

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IC 59 and IC 63 (Ha(RGB+Ha))

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IC 59 and IC 63 (Ha(RGB+Ha))

Hello Friends,

this time a short interruption from my running project "rarely imaged PNs": The very iconic IC 59 and 63 around Gamma Cas.

The interesting of this object is the combination of the strong red Ha emission and the fainter blue reflection part, which results in purple collor when overlapping. The dramatic contrast variance makes it challenging to process. To visualize the fluffy cloudy structure, I have also uploaded the Ha-Lum channel.

The color palette is actually rather unusual for me, since I prefer less color, but in this case, I think it is legitimate to use. Well, lets consider that as a small detour into candy land...

Before someone complains about the "satellite trail" on top. I have to explain, this is the diffraction spike of Gamma Cassiopeia. 90 degree rotated you slightly see the other one. I have kept them on purpose, as well as the gradient of Gamma Cas, since the belong to the to the scene.

I hope you like it

Please enjoy!
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Title: Ha / Lum Channel

Description: No fancy processing, just to visualize structure.

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Astrometry.net job	6146208
PixInsight job	XVCZRZJLSVF9E8V8OLZZHHI26QY7OLHB
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PixInsight stage	TASK_LOG

RA (center)	00h58m58s.349
RA (top/left)	00h55m30s.158
RA (top/right)	00h59m41s.940
RA (bottom/right)	01h02m25s.467
RA (bottom/left)	00h58m14s.476

Dec (center)	+61°03′40″.87
Dec (top/left)	+61°08′46″.66
Dec (top/right)	+60°38′33″.23
Dec (bottom/right)	+60°58′15″.73
Dec (bottom/left)	+61°28′47″.61

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